CVE-2025-20721
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Publication date: 2025-10-14

Last updated on: 2025-10-15

Assigner: MediaTek, Inc.

Description
In imgsensor, there is a possible out of bounds write due to a missing bounds check. This could lead to local escalation of privilege if a malicious actor has already obtained the System privilege. User interaction is not needed for exploitation. Patch ID: ALPS10089545; Issue ID: MSV-4279.
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Published
2025-10-14
Last Modified
2025-10-15
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2025-10-14
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-20721
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 18 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
mediatek iot_yocto 25.0
google android 13.0
google android 16.0
mediatek mt6886 *
mediatek mt6897 *
mediatek mt6899 *
mediatek mt6985 *
mediatek mt6989 *
mediatek mt6991 *
mediatek mt8195 *
mediatek mt8196 *
mediatek mt8370 *
mediatek mt8390 *
mediatek mt8395 *
mediatek mt8792 *
mediatek mt8793 *
google android 14.0
google android 15.0
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CWE ID Description
CWE-787 The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is an out of bounds write in the imgsensor component caused by a missing bounds check. It allows writing outside the intended memory area, which can lead to local escalation of privilege if the attacker already has System privilege. No user interaction is required to exploit this issue.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker with System privilege to escalate their privileges further locally, potentially gaining higher control over the affected system or causing unintended behavior due to memory corruption.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the patch identified as ALPS10089545 to fix the out of bounds write vulnerability in imgsensor. Since exploitation requires already having System privilege, ensure that system privileges are tightly controlled and monitored to reduce risk.

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